Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 50 mins

  • Servings

    15 Buns

  • Course

    Bread

  • Cuisine

    British

Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns

A recipe for Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns! These soft, yeast-based buns are packed with chocolate chips, orange, and cinnamon.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 8 grams
  • 1 1/4 cups milk 105-115˚F (40-46˚C, lukewarm, 300 milliliters
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 565 grams
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100 grams
  • orange zest from 1
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled, 55 grams
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 340 grams

Topping:

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50 grams
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3 ounces white chocolate melted, 85 grams

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, sprinkle yeast over lukewarm milk. Stir to combine, then allow to sit until frothy, about 10 minutes.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook or a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, orange zest, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Mix in the frothy yeast with milk, butter, egg, and vanilla extract to bring together the dough.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until smooth and elastic, then knead in the chocolate chips. Transfer to a large, lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled 1-2 hours.
  5. Preheat oven 400˚F (200˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough into 15 equal pieces. Form each into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet about 1/2 inch (1.25 centimeters) apart. Cover and let rise until puffed, about 30 minutes.
  7. Bake in preheated oven until the tops are golden, 18-20 minutes.
  8. While the hot cross buns are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, place the sugar and water over medium heat. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.
  9. Brush the sugar glaze over the hot buns immediately after removing from oven.
  10. Place the melted white chocolate in a pastry bag with a small round tip or small ziploc bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe a cross over each bun.
  11. These hot cross buns are best served warm and within a day of baking.
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